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Definitions from the WebWord: PatientDefinition 1 - Noun (Person)A patient is a person receiving medical treatment or care. Example sentence: The doctor advised the patient to take medication and rest. Related Products on AmazonDefinition 2 - AdjectiveWhen used as an adjective, patient describes someone who is able to endure waiting, delay, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. Example sentence: Sarah remained patient while waiting for her turn at the dentist's office. Related Products on AmazonDefinition 3 - AdjectiveWhen used to describe an action or process, patient means done in a careful, relaxed manner without hurrying. Example sentence: The artist painted the portrait with patient strokes, capturing every detail precisely. Related Products on AmazonDefinition 4 - Noun (Linguistics)In linguistics, a patient is a noun phrase that undergoes an action or is affected by it. Example sentence: In the sentence "The dog was chased by the cat," "the dog" is the patient. Related Products on Amazon | ||||
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